HOUSE 1192115th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2017

Last Action: 3/16/2017

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2017-03-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2017-03-16Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2017-02-16Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2017-02-16Introduced in House
2017-02-16Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2017-02-16 (00)

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2017

This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides a definition of the term "dismemberment abortion."

A physician who performs a dismemberment abortion is subject to a criminal fine, up to two years in prison, or both, unless the dismemberment abortion was necessary to save the mother's life.

A woman or a parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill.

The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this bill, for being a principal or an accessory after the fact, or for concealing a dismemberment abortion.

Cosponsors (20)

Trent Franks (R-AZ)
Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
WALTER JONES (R-NC)
Ann Wagner (R-MO)
Chris Stewart (R-UT)
ROBERT ADERHOLT (R-AL)
J. Hill (R-AR)
Blake Farenthold (R-TX)
Kevin Yoder (R-KS)
Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Brian Babin (R-TX)
Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
Jim Bridenstine (R-OK)
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO)
Steven Palazzo (R-MS)
Alexander Mooney (R-WV)
Ted Yoho (R-FL)
Jim Banks (R-IN)
Roger Marshall (R-KS)

Subjects

Abortion
Civil actions and liability
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

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